Wizz Air UK Experienced First Officers

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Wizz Air UK Experienced First Officers

Wizz Air UK are recruiting non-rated and Airbus Rated experienced First Officers for their UK bases at Luton and Gatwick.

Info from Wizz Air here. 

Why is it great to work for Wizz Air UK? See our blog here.

 

Open Days:

Open Days for Pilots in UK/Ireland:

Dublin (4th of February) – Clayton Airport hotel: 11am – 5pm

Luton (23rd of Febrary) – Luton Vale Hotel: 10am – 4pm 

Description:

Take your career to new heights with Europe’s fastest growing low-cost airline. With the expansion of Wizz Air destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, pilots will be joining Wizz Air at an exciting time rich in opportunities. The rapidly growing fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft is young, modern and sustainable, carrying passengers on 800 routes to 191 destinations in 49 countries.

This fleet is expected to triple over the next 10 years, providing career progression to ambitious and talented pilots, first officers and direct entry captains.

Wizz Air is committed to the development and wellbeing of its pilots, providing competitive salaries, industry-leading training, an indefinite and secure contract, and a flexible and fixed flight rosters for improved work-life balance. Open up a world of opportunity with Wizz Air.

Direct Entry Captain Program – From First Officer to Captain:

  • Minimum 3.500 factorized hours*
  • Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
  • Minimum 3.000 hours actual flight time AND 100 landings completed
    on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 (in combination)**

Notes:

*Factorized hours: Wizz Air applies factors to pilot flying hours to determine minimum requirements for Commanders. A pilot’s hours flown in each category are multiplied by the applicable factor from the table you can find on http://onedoor.wizzair.com. The sum of all groups after factorization will be used to determine whether the pilot meets the minimum required experience.
**Simulator hours are excluded

Non-Rated Experienced First Officer:

  • Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on any multi-engine class/type
  • Valid multi-engine class or type rating
  • Minimum 500 hours ME/IR multi crew operation experience* (Airline ME > 5.7tons and Business ME > 20tons)
  • ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
  • JOC course completed*** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)

Notes:

*Ultra-light aircraft, power gliders, simulator and helicopter hours are excluded
**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered into the license
***JOC is not required if jet aircraft is flown before or jet type rating (e.g. B737) completed

A320 Rated Experienced First Officers:

  • Minimum 500 hours on Airbus A320*
  • Valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Type-Rating, both on Airbus A320
  • ATPL theory completed** (certificate or license endorsement as remark)
  • Preferably 300 hours on Airbus A320/A330/A340/A350/A380 in last 12 months***

Notes:

*Simulator hours are excluded
**ATPL theory certificate issued by appropriate CAA or entered in the license.
***If recency requirements are not met additional training might be applicable

To Apply:

During the application process, you will need to have your:

  • Resume/CV prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text format
  • Cover/motivational letter prepared in DOCX, PDF, Image or Text format if you wish to upload (optional)
  • Passport scanned
  • Flight Crew License scanned
  • Class1 Medical License scanned
  • Pilot Logbook prepared, so you are able to enter your previous experience

The recommended browser to be used during the application process is Google Chrome.

Apply here. 

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